assault
assault n
OFr < L. *adsaltus, leap.
- Ravishment; deflowering; sexual conquest; [fig.] pollenation; transfer of pollen from flower to flower by a bee.
- Attack; violent onset.
assault v
OFr < L. ad, to + saltāre, leap, spring.
- Attack; criticize; malign; denigrate; reproach; vilify; verbally abuse.